Mountains & hills · North East England
Flinty Fell
In or near Alston.
Flinty Fell — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 614 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Flinty Fell is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 614 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Flinty Fell is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and distinctive rocky outcrops. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploration, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities. The surrounding landscape features typical lowland scenery, providing a backdrop for various wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7722, -2.3576
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: n11113614774 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flinty Fell?
- Flinty Fell is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3HD), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Flinty Fell?
- Flinty Fell — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 614 m.
- How do I get to Flinty Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3HD.
- Is Flinty Fell a protected site?
- Yes — Flinty Fell is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Flinty Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3HD.